John Gilmary Shea Library., 01/01/1891-12/31/1895
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence relating to Georgetown College. Mostly correspondence from Shea's daughter Isabelle Shea to Georgetown College President Joseph Havens Richards, S.J. Letters arranged chronologically.
Dates
- 01/01/1891-12/31/1895
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/04
Container Summary
Correspondence dated 1891-1895 regarding the library of John Gilmary Shea (1824-92) and his book "History of the Catholic Church in the United States."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - LIBRARY - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1891-95): Autographed Letter
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE RE BOOK:HISTORY US CATHOLIC CHURCH: Autographed Letter
"HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE U.S."(BOOK) - CORRESP.RE 1891-5: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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